Work Study: Student Assistant, Manuscripts & Visual Materials

Job Posting Title:

Work Study: Student Assistant, Manuscripts & Visual Materials

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Hiring Department:

Harry Ransom Center

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Aug 16, 2025

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2025

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Position Title
Work Study: Student Assistant, Manuscripts & Visual Materials
 

About the Ransom Center
The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin. Its extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Visitors engage with the Center's collections through research and study, exhibitions, publications, and a rich variety of program offerings including readings, talks, symposia, and film screenings.
 

Job Description
Join the Harry Ransom Center's archival accessioning team! The Department of Collections Management has 1 opening for a Federal Work-Study student this Fall semester. In this position, you will assist in reviewing, preserving, and describing literary papers of noted authors from around the world.
 

Duties Include: 

• Reviewing new collection materials to gather descriptive information
• Rehousing new collections into archival housings
• Performing preservation tasks such as making special housings and preservation photocopying
• Assist staff with collection shelf space management and other projects as needed

Required Qualifications
This Work-Study position is federally funded through a Title III Waiver Program. Due to the federal funding category, this position is unfortunately not open to international students. All candidates must provide a proof of their work-study award with application materials.

Successful candidates will have a professional and positive attitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and strong organizational skills, and an interest in learning about the Humanities. Must be reliable, punctual and available to work Monday – Friday between the 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., 8-10 hours per week. This is for an onsite (non-remote) position.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with library classification systems or interest in library materials is a plus
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain a consistent work schedule

Position Duration:
This is a Fall 2025 position. The position may continue into the Spring and Summer semesters if the student's Work Study Award is renewed for each of those semesters.

Pay range: $10-15/hour

Working Conditions

Typical office environment.

Work Shift

Up to 10 hours/week, Monday-Friday between 8:00am-4:00pm

Contact Information:
Please reach out to the Harry Ransom Center HR Assistant Riley Lenz (riley.lenz@austin.utexas.edu) for any questions.

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Employment Eligibility:

Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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